The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning is smarter, easier to charge, and it has a stealthy new package

Ford’s electric pickup is getting a few big updates. The 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning shows Tesla NACS fast-charging stations using Apple CarPlay and gains an improved BlueCruise. There’s even a stealthy new “Dark Elements” package you can choose from. Here’s what else you can expect from the new Lightning.

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Tesla is becoming a political pawn: UK considers removing it from EV incentives

The UK government is considering removing Tesla from its incentive program for electric vehicles after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on all cars and trucks not assembled in the US.

Tesla is becoming a political pawn in Trump’s trade war.

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BYD thinks it can make more money than Toyota and it might be right

BYD has its sights set on Toyota. The world’s largest EV maker believes that once it reaches Toyota’s scale, it will make more money per vehicle. This year alone, BYD expects overseas sales to double. The company’s CEO even says that most of BYD’s profits will eventually come from overseas sales.

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Tesla (TSLA) is worth $130 due to weak fundamentals, strong competition, says HSBC

Tesla (TSLA) has weak fundamentals and strong competition, according to a new HSBC pricing the stock at $130 – less than half its current price.

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Meet the 2026 GMC Sierra EV: Over $25,000 cheaper and even more capable

The 2026 GMC Sierra EV is here. GMC’s electric pickup is now more affordable and capable than ever, thanks to the new AT4 and Elevation trims. With a full lineup, the Sierra EV is now “right in the heart of the premium truck market.”

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I went deep into NIU’s electric moped factory in China. Here’s what I saw

On my most recent trip to China, I had the pleasure of visiting NIU’s factory and showroom to see the wide range of electric mopeds, scooters, e-bikes, and more produced by one of the world’s leading smart electric mobility companies. As an electric mobility journalist and enthusiast (and as an owner of my own NIU e-moped since 2020), it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to peek behind the curtain and see where the magic happens.

And now after such an eye-opening visit, I’m even more excited to share that experience with you!

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Top 5 critical moves Nissan MUST make to come back from the brink

Big changes are hitting the US car market this week – but uncertainty bring opportunity, and few companies have less to lose and more to gain from 2025’s automotive turmoil than Nissan. With a new, enthusiastic CEO, interest from Foxconn and Honda, and a number of American manufacturing sites already in operation, Nissan has a chance – but the new LEAF is a snoozer, and they’ll have to do better if they want to survive.

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Vessev opens US office with plans to establish electric hydrofoil sales, manufacturing

New Zealand-based electric hydrofoil boat manufacturer Vessev announced exciting expansion plans to the US this morning. The new office is its first at the international level and will be the new headquarters for Vessev’s overseas operations as it looks to “establish a strong market presence in the US.”

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E-quipment highlight: Kovaco CyberX cabinless electric track loader [video]

When Kovaco (Firstgreen Industries) released its Elise CBL last year, it was the world’s first cabinless, remotely operated electric skid steer. This year, the company’s bringing another “world’s first” to America’s job sites. Meet CyberX – a machine that Kovaco claims is the world’s first, commercially available electric, remote-control mini track loader.

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Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is ‘not unscathed’, tariff impact is ‘significant’

Elon Musk has confirmed that Tesla (TSLA) is not coming out unscathed from the newly announced automotive tariffs. He admits that the impact is “significant.”

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